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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Titanium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilco Van Duijnhoven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Duijnhoven has chosen Clint Mansell - Requiem for a dream (Remix) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thomas Titanium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wilco Van Duijnhoven!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Duijnhoven throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Titanium on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Duijnhoven tries to clinch up.
Titanium tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Duijnhoven moves in looking to clinch but Titanium pushes him off.
Van Duijnhoven throws a head kick but Titanium moves out of range.
Van Duijnhoven blocks a head kick by Titanium.
Titanium closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Van Duijnhoven is not content to let Titanium control the position.
Van Duijnhoven parries the strikes from Titanium easily there. Titanium is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Van Duijnhoven to escape.
Titanium tries to advance to mount but Van Duijnhoven denies him.
Titanium has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Van Duijnhoven gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven manages to get to full guard.
Van Duijnhoven keeping moving, preventing Titanium from controlling successfully.
Van Duijnhoven is striking but Titanium is not phased and passes to half guard.
Van Duijnhoven is looking for a sweep. Titanium is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Duijnhoven is not content to let Titanium control the position.
Nice strikes from Titanium there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titanium seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Duijnhoven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Duijnhoven has his hands clasped together around Titanium's back. He's all about the action.
Van Duijnhoven is trying to control but can't.
Titanium throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Duijnhoven is refusing to be controlled, as Titanium sits in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven lands a front kick.
Van Duijnhoven fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Titanium.
Titanium walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Titanium tries a low kick but Van Duijnhoven avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Van Duijnhoven. No joy for Titanium on that attempt.
Titanium shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Van Duijnhoven blocking the ground and pound.
Van Duijnhoven is working to get back to half guard.
Van Duijnhoven is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Duijnhoven is looking to improve his position but Titanium isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Titanium throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titanium avoids the attempt from Van Duijnhoven to control.
Van Duijnhoven wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Titanium.
Van Duijnhoven is looking to get to half guard.
Van Duijnhoven wants to control but Titanium is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Duijnhoven is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Titanium will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Titanium fails with the takedown
and Van Duijnhoven counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Duijnhoven chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Titanium tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Duijnhoven tries a head kick but it misses.
Titanium looks to land a left hand but Van Duijnhoven moved out of range nicely.
Van Duijnhoven fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Duijnhoven.
Titanium ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titanium throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Duijnhoven stuffs the takedown.
Titanium feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Titanium is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thomas Titanium overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Titanium is fighting to break Van Duijnhoven's control of his arms but Van Duijnhoven is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Wilco Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven lands with a nice body punch.
Van Duijnhoven throws a big shot that misses.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titanium falls off balance throwing a combination
and Titanium takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Duijnhoven closes the distance and pushes Titanium back into the cage.
Van Duijnhoven working Titanium over with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Van Duijnhoven.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven lands a knee to the head.
Van Duijnhoven stalls.
Titanium is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Duijnhoven is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Titanium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Duijnhoven connects with a knee to the head.
Titanium can't break the clinch.
Van Duijnhoven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Titanium has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Titanium wants a takedown.
Van Duijnhoven keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Titanium's efforts to push away.
Van Duijnhoven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Duijnhoven effectively controlling the action here.
Titanium has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Duijnhoven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Titanium tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Duijnhoven just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven tries to land a knee to the head but Titanium blocks with his arms.
Titanium avoiding damage as Van Duijnhoven throws knees to the body.
Van Duijnhoven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Duijnhoven tries to stall but Titanium uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Duijnhoven looking to throw knees to the head but Titanium is blocking nicely.
Van Duijnhoven gets through Titanium's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Duijnhoven lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Duijnhoven is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Titanium blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Titanium.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Duijnhoven looking to throw knees to the head but Titanium is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titanium tries for a takedown but Van Duijnhoven manages to get underhooks.
Van Duijnhoven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Titanium has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Duijnhoven taking a breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Duijnhoven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Titanium has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Duijnhoven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Titanium fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Titanium is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Duijnhoven has double underhooks.
Van Duijnhoven looking to throw knees to the head but Titanium is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Duijnhoven lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Duijnhoven prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Duijnhoven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Titanium.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Van Duijnhoven jabs Titanium right on the nose. Titanium blinks but takes it well.
Titanium throws a head kick that misses.
Van Duijnhoven pushes Titanium away with a front kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Titanium is defended easily by Van Duijnhoven.
Van Duijnhoven misses with a straight left.
Titanium misses with an uppercut. Van Duijnhoven saw that one coming.
Van Duijnhoven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Titanium has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Duijnhoven fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Duijnhoven throws a shot from downtown. Titanium moves away and avoids it.
Thomas Titanium is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Duijnhoven pushes Titanium up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Van Duijnhoven on the inside.
Titanium takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven has Titanium pushed against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Titanium blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Duijnhoven's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Van Duijnhoven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Duijnhoven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Titanium's face.
Titanium is looking to take this one to the mat.
Titanium wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Duijnhoven has him pressed against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Titanium.
Titanium throws a head punch that misses.
Van Duijnhoven connects with a nasty looking knee right to Titanium's face.
Titanium has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Duijnhoven avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Titanium. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Titanium swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Duijnhoven uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titanium tries to pull guard but Van Duijnhoven forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Duijnhoven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven tries to land a knee to the head but Titanium blocks with his arms.
Wilco Van Duijnhoven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Duijnhoven prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Duijnhoven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Duijnhoven avoids a wild elbow strike from Titanium.
Titanium wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Duijnhoven won't allow it.
Titanium tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Duijnhoven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Titanium backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Titanium breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Duijnhoven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Duijnhoven gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Duijnhoven stalling in the clinch but Titanium improves position.
Van Duijnhoven lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Duijnhoven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Duijnhoven is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van Duijnhoven stalling against the cage.
Titanium wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Duijnhoven won't allow it.
Van Duijnhoven prevents Titanium from breaking the clinch.
Titanium wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Duijnhoven manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Duijnhoven tries a knee to the head but Titanium blocks it.
Titanium tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Duijnhoven landing knees to the head.
Titanium is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Duijnhoven using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Titanium has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Duijnhoven tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Duijnhoven's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Duijnhoven misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Titanium.
Titanium pushes Van Duijnhoven back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Duijnhoven with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Duijnhoven looking to throw knees to the head but Titanium is blocking nicely.
Van Duijnhoven is trying to stall.
Van Duijnhoven tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Titanium tries to circle away but Van Duijnhoven has him pinned against the cage.
Van Duijnhoven throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Titanium blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilco Van Duijnhoven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Duijnhoven has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilco Van Duijnhoven!
During a confident post fight interview, Wilco Van Duijnhoven thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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